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“Direct to a detour”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Direct to a detour”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R E R O U T E

The answer to “Direct to a detour” is REROUTE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Dec 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 4 57% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Direct to a detour” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is REROUTE — a 7-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Direct to a detour”

What is the answer to “Direct to a detour” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REROUTE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Direct to a detour”?

The answer REROUTE contains 7 letters.

Was “Direct to a detour” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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